About Kale
Kale Lewis is a 23 year old Kid-lit Illustrator based in Columbus, Ohio. They studied at Columbus College of Art & Design, and Graduated in 2024 with their BFA in Illustration, and Minor in Art Therapy.
Having a fascination with the intersection of literacy, child development, and Illustration, Kale is excited to capture the magic in the mundane as a way to tap into exploration while learning.
Kale has had the opportunity to have her work published in 18 leveled reader, decodable, and educational kid-lit texts.
Academic and Art Honors
Because of her Involvement in the Student Leadership community, Kale was asked to speak at CCAD’s Spring 2024 Graduation and give an address on behalf of their peers. Kale’s speech highlighted the importance of engaging in local creative communities, finding time to create art for yourself even within creative careers, and staying connected with your peers post grad!
Some of Kale’s other Honors Include:
Work Published in almost 2 dozen Educational Kid-Lit books
Attended Chateau D’Orquevaux Artist Residency (February 2025)
Featured in Best of CCAD: Chroma Art show (2021-2024)
Acceptance and Participation in CCAD Sponsored Art Fairs (2021-2023)
Featured on the Deans/President’s list (2020-2024)
Mental Health and First Aid Certified (2021-2024)
Delaware Arts Festival Association Scholarship, 3rd place (2020)
Mary M. Morton Scholarship recipient (2020)
